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Beyond the customary library services in instructional programs and reference, five health sciences librarians will discuss key aspects about their work in academia and public health information centers.
Latino Special Interest Group
Allison Herrera
The University of Massachusetts Medical School
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region
National Public Health Coordination Office
Technology & Communications Coordinator
About Me
• BFA - Visual Culture EducationConcentration in 3D Media
• Masters Library &Information Sciences
• Computer Sciences – JAVA, R, C++, Data Analysis, Databases
• Archives, Museums, Public Libraries, Cultural Libraries, Health Sciences Libraries
• Diversity, Social Justice, and Cultural Identity Exploration
Background of NNLM
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS)
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
NNLM Regions & Offices
New England Region (NER)NER proudly serves: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The New England Region is based in Worcester, MA, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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NNLMNew England Region
NNLMPublic Health Coordination Office
The NPHCO provides access to library resources, including e-journals, e-books, and research through the Public Health Digital Library.
NNLM NER – Recently Funded ProjectsUniversity of New England –
Extended Medical Education Virtual Reality
Pettaway Pursuit Foundation –Doula Technology Enhancement
CoughSpot –CoughEtiquette
Springfield City Library –Health in the Square
My Unique NNLM Responsibilities
• Data Analysis & Mapping
• Website Development & Design
• Storytelling with Data
• External & Internal Communications
• National & Regional Teams
• Government & University Policies
• 508 Compliance
• Curriculum Development
• Teaching Webinars
• Organizing Interest Groups
• Assisting Funded Projects
Professional Development for You!
Free classes nnlm.gov/professional-development
Topic examples: PubMed for Librarians, Healthcare Trends, Classroom Assessment,Consumer Health Information, Data Visualization, Community Collaborations, ExploringNutrition, Genetic Information, Graphic Medicine, and so much more!
Allison HerreraTechnology & Communications Coordinator
Questions?
@AllisonKHerrera
508-856-5979 (office)
Bioinformatic Support at the Health Sciences Library
February 7, 2017Jeffrey C. Oliver, PhD
Lots of data, but how are they actually used?
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
NCBI's RefSeqGene database has ~64,000 human gene records...
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
NCBI's RefSeqGene database has ~64,000 human gene records...
...but there are only ~19,000 protein-coding genes in the human genome
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
Example
How many genes are on each human chromosome?
Galaxy
The future of health sciences: an opportunity for libraries
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Hello world!
Annabelle V Nuñez MEZCOPH Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Department
About Annabelle
• Worked for non-profit arts agency
– Neighborhood and cultural programming
• Community advocate & activist
• Previous experience integrated into librarianship
Community engagement and activism
Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH)
• Established in 2000, (embedded in 2007)
• Top 5 colleges in American Indian and Hispanic students and graduates
• Academic divisions
Community, Environment and Policy
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Promotion Sciences
MEZCOPH (con’t)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Program
• Seven concentrations
• Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
• Dual Degree Programs
• Certificate Programs
• Centers and Offices
Orientation & Integration
• Networking with the constituency
– College orientation and course/class
– Listserv, access to dept intranet, committee involvement, projects/programs, meetings,
college events, seminars
- Social functions
- College of Public Health Appointment – Lecturer
Orientation & Integration (con’t)
• Subject specialist
– Membership to APHA
– Listservs
– College presentations, seminars
– Webinars,
– Public health literature
Services - Faculty
– Curriculum support
• Course integrated instruction
– Research support & integration
• Grant opportunities, literature
searches, information services
and training included in grant
Activity - Systematic Reviews
Services - Students
• Customized workshops
– Research skills and resources
• PubMed, PsychINFO, PHPartners, EndNote Online/RefWorks
• Grant opportunities or research projects
• Individual consultations
– Student internships
– Systematic reviews, scoping reviews
Who I am
Brenda Linares, MLIS, AHIPOutreach Librarian and Coordinator of Research AssistantsUNC Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library
EducationMLIS, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)BS in Finance, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
MBA in progress, North Carolina State University (NCSU)
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Associate Fellowship
• https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/
• a one-year postgraduate training fellowship at the NLM in Bethesda, Maryland, The program is designed to provide a broad foundation in health sciences information services, and to prepare librarians for future leadership roles in health sciences libraries and in health services research.
What do I do as a Health
Sciences Librarian?
• Training/Instructor
• Special Projects• NC Health Info• Global Health
• Co-Liaison to the School of Public Health
• Collaborate with the community and community organizations• Public Libraries• Community Colleges
• Users• Students• Researchers• Faculty• Nurses • Doctors• Librarians• The public
Health Literacy
• Is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
• Health literacy is dependent on individual and systemic factors:• Communication skills of lay persons and professionals
• Lay and professional knowledge of health topics
• Culture
• Demands of the healthcare and public health systems
• Demands of the situation/context
http://health.gov/communication/literacy/quickguide/factsbasic.htm
Outreach Services
• Partnership with community colleges
• Partnership with Public Libraries
• Consumer health and health literacy
Funding Opportunities/Training
• National Library of Medicine (Regional Medical Libraries)
• https://nnlm.gov/regions
http://www.nchealthinfo.org/
• Assist with consumer health questions
• Seek out more consumer health information resources in Spanish
• Promote NC Health Info to people of North Carolina
Other Responsibilities: Grants
Citation Managers
Assistance with the Research Process
UNC Libraries Research Hub
http://library.unc.edu/hub/The UNC Libraries Research Hub provides spaces, technology, and
expertise to assist with all phases of research.The Hubs form an interdisciplinary network, complete with partners
across campus.
Medical Library Association
http://www.mlanet.org/
Please feel free to email me
I will be happy to talk to you
Brenda Linares
919-962-0801
Outreach at the University of Arizona
Yamila El-Khayat
WHY?
• Land Grant Institution
Festivals/ Fairs
Flagstaff STEM Fair
Phoenix Disability Fair
Miami AZ STEM Fest
Tucson Festival of Books
K -12 Activities
U.S. Mexico Border/ Spanish Speakers
National Promotoras and Community Health Workers ConferencePromotores Binational Conference
Rural Communities
Chinle
Seattle
Az Rural Health Conference
Outreach Data
• 2011-Present
– 185 events
– 12120 people reached
Future Directions
Thank you
Yamila El-KhayatOutreach Services Librarian
University of Arizona Health Sciences Library520-626-6770
Gwendolyn Prellwitz at ALA ODLOS, for facilitating and making this partnership happen!!